Research Associate-Bioanalytical

Job Description

Job Description

Role Title : Research Associate

Company : Quintera Discovery, Subsidiary of Frontage Labs., Inc.

Division / Department : Bioanalytical

Reports to : Director

Full-time : YES

Location : Hayward, CA

Quintara Discovery (QDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Frontage Laboratories in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a dynamic and growing biopharma CRO with a proven track record of working with leading biopharmaceutical companies, emerging start-up companies, universities and leading research institutes."

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Job Summary

1)Execute established protocols and methods to assay small molecule compounds, their metabolites, and impurities in various chemical and biological samples.

2)Perform data analysis on LC / MS and HPLC instruments, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot inconsistencies as needed.

3) Perform analytical, pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic, metabolism data analysis.

4) Conduct basic method development and validation studies.

5) Conduct trouble-shooting and instrument maintenance of LC / MS.

6) Present and discuss data internally and externally.

7) Write reports under supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

List below the major areas of responsibility of the job in descending order of importance (most important to least important).

Indicate the approximate percentage of time spent on each responsibility (note the total of all percentages must equal 100%, 3-5 responsibilities is normal but may vary).

Under each responsibility, summarize the specific duties required to perform the job. Give as much detail as necessary to fully explain the job and consider :

• Whether the reason the job exists is to perform that function and whether removing the function would fundamentally change the job;
• Whether serious consequences would arise if someone in this job is not required to perform a particular function / s;
• The number of employees available to perform the function or among whom the function can be distributed; and,
• The degree of expertise or skill required to perform the function.

of Time

Duties & Responsibilities

Execute established protocols and methods to assay small molecule compounds, their metabolites, and impurities in various chemical and biological samples.

Perform data analysis on LC / MS and HPLC instruments, with the ability to identify and troubleshoot inconsistencies as needed.

Perform analytical, pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic, metabolism data analysis.

Conduct basic method development and validation studies

Conduct trouble-shooting and instrument maintenance of LC / MS

Present and discuss data internally and externally

Write reports under supervision

100%

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications

Describe the minimum level of formal education and experience required to successfully perform the job

as well as any required certification, licensure or registration. KSAs may include language requirements, required computer ability, communications skills, etc.

Educational / Training Requirement :

M.S. degree in related scientific discipline or B.S degree with 1+ years related experience.

Experience :

0-3 years industrial experience in related scientific field.

Licenses / Certifications (if applicable) :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prism, and ChemDraw software
• Excellent record-keeping and organization skills

Supervisory Responsibility

List the job titles that directly report to this job (formal supervision).

Travel Requirements

Estimate the percentage and nature (i.e., domestic or international) of travel; if no travel is required, indicate 0%). 0%

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and work environment CHECKLIST

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

These may include lifting, pushing, climbing, degree of eyestrain, sitting for extended periods of time, prolonged standing, etc.

Frequency refers to the amount of time one is engaged in the activity; please estimate time by checking the appropriate boxes.

Physical Demands

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Weight

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Walking

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Lifting

Up to 10 pounds

Carrying

Up to 10 pounds

Pushing

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Pulling

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Stooping, kneeling, crouching

or crawling

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Using hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel

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